For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,369 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Buffalo J High School and Centerville Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Grades: 3-8
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Normangee Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Buffalo J High School and Centerville Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leon County?
5 public middle schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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